Stars Gather for Sylvia Young's Funeral in London
The worlds of music, theatre, and television united in North London to celebrate the extraordinary life of Sylvia Young, the legendary theatre school founder who launched a thousand stars.
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DWP's New Disability Scheme Sparks Fury and Fear
The UK government's new 'Chance to Work' scheme for disabled benefits claimants is facing fierce criticism from charities and opposition MPs, who warn it will force vulnerable people into unsuitable jobs under threat of losing their financial lifeline.
Urgent Blue Badge Warning For Disabled Drivers
Drivers with disabilities are being issued an urgent warning as councils crack down on Blue Badge misuse with new surveillance tech. Find out how these changes could affect you.
Over 80s Face New Test for Blue Badge Parking Permits
Major shake-up to the Blue Badge scheme means thousands of elderly drivers must now undergo assessments to prove eligibility, sparking fury among campaigners.
Rayner used son's NHS compensation for second home
Labour Deputy Leader Angela Rayner faces scrutiny after reports reveal she used compensation from her disabled son's NHS clinical negligence claim to help buy a second property. The revelation raises ethical questions amid her party's stance on housing an
Driver fined £1,000 for fake Blue Badge use
A motorist in Greater Manchester has been hit with a massive £1,000 penalty after falsely claiming to be a Blue Badge holder. Discover how council enforcers uncovered the deceit.
Coroner's mystery over disabled boy's fatal cocaine ingestion
A coroner's inquest into the death of a 13-year-old disabled boy from Kent concludes it is 'impossible to determine' how he ingested the lethal dose of cocaine that killed him, leaving a family with unanswered questions.
Disabled Boy Dies with Cocaine in System After School Failings
Exclusive investigation reveals a vulnerable disabled boy died with cocaine in his system after attending a special needs school in Croydon. Shocking failings exposed in safeguarding protocols.
Mother barred from Butlin's over gender-critical views
A mother from Surrey was banned from a holiday camp after staff discovered her gender-critical views online, sparking a fierce debate on free speech and discrimination in the UK.
New Driveway Parking Rule for England Causes Controversy
A major change to the Highway Code in England now permits residents to park across their own dropped kerbs, even if it obstructs the pavement. Discover what this means for pedestrians, wheelchair users, and parents with prams.
£1bn award after hospital negligence disables baby
A Utah family has been awarded a staggering $1 billion in damages after medical negligence at a Steward Healthcare-owned hospital resulted in their baby being born with severe, permanent disabilities. The landmark ruling highlights critical failures in ma
Father admits mercy killing of disabled son
Emmanuel Haros, 44, pleads guilty to manslaughter after suffocating his severely disabled 7-year-old son in their Surrey home. The tragic case raises difficult questions about carer burden and mercy killings.
Young People 'Overdiagnosed' With Mental Health Conditions
A major review led by former Children's Commissioner Anne Longfield finds young people in the UK are being overdiagnosed with mental health conditions, pathologising normal emotional distress and overwhelming NHS services.
Swim instructor assaults disabled child, dragged by hair
A swimming instructor from Surrey has been sentenced after a horrifying incident where she violently dragged a disabled child by the hair across a pool. The distressing footage led to her downfall.
UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme Breakthrough Revealed
Exclusive: Keir Starmer's top EU negotiator reveals significant progress on a potential youth mobility scheme, marking a major shift in post-Brexit relations and offering new opportunities for British young people.
Canada reviews euthanasia for disabled newborns
Exclusive: A profound ethical debate ignites as Canada's special parliamentary committee reviews whether medically assisted dying should include 'mature minors' and infants with severe disabilities. Critics warn of a dangerous ethical frontier.
Disabled mum humiliated by airline over missing wheelchair
A disabled mother recounts her humiliation at Manchester Airport after Jet2 staff told her to 'hurry up' when her pre-booked wheelchair assistance failed to materialise, forcing her to struggle through the terminal.
Disabled mum told to 'hurry up' during DWP benefits assessment
A disabled mother from Stoke-on-Trent was left humiliated after a DWP assessor told her to 'hurry up' during a benefits review, highlighting ongoing concerns over the treatment of vulnerable claimants.
Griff Rhys Jones: Young People's Futures Stifled
Comedian and writer Griff Rhys Jones delivers a powerful polemic on the generational injustice facing young Britons, from the housing crisis and student debt to a stifled creative economy.
Harvey Price: The Forgotten Victim of Katie & Peter's Feud
An exclusive look into the emotional toll on Katie Price's disabled son, Harvey, as he loses his father figure, Peter Andre, amidst the parents' public and bitter fallout.
Crackdown on drivers using dead relatives' Blue Badges
UK councils are launching a major crackdown on motorists fraudulently using Blue Badges belonging to deceased relatives to dodge parking fees and access disabled bays, with offenders facing fines of up to £1,000.
Morecambe's Gen Z Abandoned as Amenities Vanish
Exclusive investigation reveals a stark generational divide in Morecambe, as young people are abandoned by the decline of essential services, transport, and social spaces, creating a 'youth drain' crisis.
Young Brits Ditch NHS for Private Healthcare in Droves
Exclusive analysis reveals a silent crisis as a generation loses faith in the NHS, opting for private medical insurance in a desperate bid for timely care. Is this the end of the NHS as we know it?
Florida Man Bullies Disabled Children on School Bus
A Florida man faces intense backlash after a viral video captured him verbally abusing and intimidating children with special needs on their school bus. The incident, met with swift condemnation, has sparked a police investigation and a wider conversation
Mum's disabled bay blocked by neighbour with 'selfish' note
A furious mum was left unable to park in her designated disabled bay after a neighbour blocked it and left a 'selfish' note. The shocking incident has sparked outrage online.
Husband forced to tear down drive for ill wife
A devoted husband's efforts to help his ailing wife have been crushed by council bureaucracy, leaving him devastated.
Albanian migrant jailed for drug offences
An Albanian migrant who entered the UK illegally has been sentenced to prison for selling drugs to send money to his disabled father in Albania.
JD Vance parks in disabled spot at Cotswolds farm shop
US Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance faces backlash after being photographed parking in a disabled spot at a Cotswolds farm shop, igniting fury among locals and disability advocates.
Disabled child seized in LA ICE raids
A disabled child was reportedly taken during recent ICE raids in Los Angeles, sparking outrage and raising concerns over immigration enforcement tactics.
Blind passengers forgotten on Southwest flight
Two blind women were left stranded on a Southwest Airlines flight after staff forgot about them, raising serious concerns about airline negligence.
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